Cable Car Tours

Mount Etna Cable Car Tickets & 4x4 Summit Tour

Hop on to a cable car to reach 2,500m and enjoy a 4x4 tour to the summit.

With the ease of priority access, hop on to a cable car to 2,500m and soak in stunning views of Sicily’s coastline, rugged craters, and the landscape of Etna.

Once you reach, witness the 2001 craters on Etna’s southern flank, shaped by lava flows and lateral cones from its eruption.

Set off on an exhilarating 4x4 tour from 2,500m to the summit, offering breathtaking views of Etna’s craters.

Discover Torre del Filosofo at 2,900m, where you can enjoy stunning views of the hardened lava fields from recent volcanic eruptions.

As you ascend to 3,000m, learn all about the active summit craters and their formation from expert volcanologists.

Note: For your safety, some activities may be suspended during bad weather. These temporary closures are non-refundable.

Round-trip cable car ticket to 2,500m with priority access

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Round-trip 4x4 vehicle ticket to 3,000m

These tickets can't be cancelled or rescheduled.

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Ascend to Etna’s peaks

Start your adventure at Rifugio Sapienza, the gateway to Europe’s tallest active volcano. Board a state-of-the-art cable car that takes you up to 2,500m, offering stunning views of ancient craters, volcanic formations, and Sicily’s coastline stretching over 100 kilometers.

Experience Etna’s landscape

At the cable car station, walk through volcanic sands surrounded by views of summit craters on one side and the shimmering Mediterranean on the other. Looking to explore further? Upgrade to a 4x4 journey that takes you up to 3,000m, where expert guides provide a closer look at the volcano’s geology, its dramatic eruptions, and its constantly evolving terrain.

What's not allowed

Drones and large suitcases are not allowed on this experience.

Additional information

The ticket will be valid for 5 days from your chosen start date.

Pregnant women and individuals with asthma, cardio-respiratory issues, or other health conditions are not allowed on this experience.

Recommended gear: Wear layered clothing, long trousers, trekking shoes, and bring a backpack with water and snacks.

Clothing and footwear suitable for the mountain environment are available for rent at 2,500m.

Children under 5 years old must pay €30 for cable car access.

Pet dogs are welcome but must be kept on a leash and wear a muzzle at all times.

Your voucher will be emailed to you shortly.

Please arrive at the meeting point 15 mins before the scheduled time of your tour to avoid any delays.

Display the voucher on your mobile phone with a valid photo ID at the meeting point.

Boarding point

Board your cable car at "Funivia dell'Etna" station.

Address: Stazione Partenza Piazzale Funivia Etna Sud, 95030 Nicolosi CT, Italy.

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